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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947,363.82, 1,422,056.88 and 407,887.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947,363.82, 1,422,056.88 and 407,887.08 is: 612,265.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947,363.82 : 1,422,056.88 = 407,887.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947,363.82/1,422,056.88 = 407,887.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947,363.82x = 1,422,056.88 × 407,887.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947,363.82x = 580,038,628,377.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,038,628,377.11/947,363.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612,265.97

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